View full sizeCatch Charles the Clown on July 10 at the Lake Oswego Public Library.The Oregonian

Charles the Clown: Charles Kraus and his Biscuit the Dog
puppet perform silly magic, balloon antics and comic rhyming. Kraus is
an award-winning video artist and television star who has co-authored a
parenting guide and written more than 100 newspaper and magazine essays
about children's issues. He is featured in the U.S. Department of
Education and Washington state video titled "Television and Video:
Children at Risk." 3 p.m. Wed, July 10. Lake Oswego Public Library, 706
Fourth St., Lake Oswego; free; www.ci.oswego.or.us/library or 503-636-7628

Author Tanya J. Peterson: Join counselor, teacher and
National Indie Excellence Award finalist Tanya J. Peterson for a
presentation and book discussion on her new mental health-themed novel,
"Leave of Absence." The Book Club event is open to the community. 4-5:30
p.m. Thu, July 11. Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth St., Lake
Oswego; free; www.ci.oswego.or.us/library or 503-636-7628

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Randall Horenstein (from left) and Gary Brickner-Schulz don wigs and
various costumes to play more than 20 different characters in the
Lakewood Theatre Company's production of "Greater Tuna."Triumph Photography

"Greater Tuna": The comedy features Texas' third smallest town,
where the Lions Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies.
Reservations suggested. 7:30 p.m. Thu-Sat ,July 12-Aug. 17; 7 p.m. Sun,
July 14-28; 2 p.m. Sun, July 21 and Aug. 4-18. Lakewood Center for
the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego; $30-$32, or $25 with donation
of two cans of tuna on July 13-14; 503-635-3901 or www.lakewood-center.org

View full sizeAaron Nigel Smith performs Aug. 3 in the Lake Oswego West End Building.Courtesy of Aaron Nigel Smith

Rox in Sox Festival: Children's music artist Aaron Nigel
Smith brings this community family festival filled with music and books.
Live children's music throughout the day, author readings, family
fitness, drumming and hands-on arts and crafts. See website for list of
performers. Festival held outside on the lawn. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat, Aug.
3. Lake Oswego West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego; free
admission; donations of socks, shoes and books for children in Kenya and
Jamaica; www.roxinsox.com or 503-635-3758

"Comedie of Errors": Original
Practice Shakespeare Festival is dedicated to bringing a new (old) style
of Shakespearean performance to Portland, using the same performance
techniques as were used in Shakespeare's own time: limited rehearsals,
onstage prompter, fast-paced acting and audience interaction. 2 p.m.
Sat, Aug. 17. Marylhurst University, 17600 Pacific Highway, Marylhurst;
free; www.opsfest.org or 503-636-8141

Kickboxing: Get a good
workout led by an instructor in the drop-in program for ages 12-18.
Visit www.loteenscene.org for After School Activities Program membership
and schedule information. Weekly 4-5 p.m. Mon, through May 20. Lake
Oswego West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego; $2 per class, or
free to After School Activities Program members; or 503-635-3758

View full sizeLearn how to play your new guitar or pick up new skills in the After School program in Lake Oswego.Dania Maxwell/The Oregonian

Guitar Club:
Learn how to play your guitar and pick up new skills in the casual,
jam-session-based club for ages 12-18. See website for the After School
Activities Program membership and schedule. Weekly 4-5 p.m. Tue. West
End Building, 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego; $1 per session, or free to
After School Activities Program members; www.loteenscene.org or
503-635-3758 Toddler Story Time: Ages 19 months-3 years.
Weekly 11:45 a.m. Wed. Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth St., Lake
Oswego; free; www.ci.oswego.or.us/library or 503-636-7628 Mixed-media Art Class:
Learn several mediums, techniques and projects from an experienced
instructor in the drop-in class for ages 12-18. Weekly 4-5 p.m. Thu.
West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego; $2 per class, free to
After School Activities Program members; for details, visit
www.loteenscene.org or 503-635-3758